Avoid LV Landlord Insurance
Avoid LV Landlord Insurance - the policy is not fit for purpose.
I took out Landlord Insurance with LV as they claim to cover:
‘Accidental damage, vandalism and theft by your tenants covered as standard’
‘Your legal liability as a landlord covered up to £5m’
I had awful tenants who left the property damage and vandalised. The damage exceeded the security deposit by £1000.
LV refused to pay out as: I couldn't prove the damage happened on one day, the previous tenants were un-cooperative with their investigation and the tenants caused the damage.
I am not in contact with the financial ombudsman as this is clearly unfair.
I then made inquiries about using the legal cover, which i had bought as an optional extra. I was asked to sign an engagement letter to say I would be responsible for up to £7000.
This exceeds the amount you can claim in Small Claims Court.
I would advise anyone not to use LV.